Networking, Training and Skills - development opportunities
Leeds City Council Culture Programmes Team work in partnership with a number of organisations to help create training, opportunities and support for creatives in our city. We'll keep looking out for relevant links to share here, so do check back.
Leeds support and opportunities
Arts Together Creative Careers
Get involved in the creative, cultural and art worlds in Leeds and the region. We’ll keep you updated with the latest opportunities, resources and news.
WY Create
WYCreate is a brand new series of FREE training opportunities for creative freelancers * and microbusinesses ** in West Yorkshire.
Leeds Creative Skills Festival
Organised by Leeds City Council’s Employment & Skills Service, the Leeds Creative Skills Festival 2024 was held in November at the amazing and culturally rich Royal Armouries.
Our third Leeds Creative Skills Festival, offered a refreshed experience which was filled with inspiration and discovery. Visitors were able to explore the exciting career paths, unleash creativity and learn from industry experts.
Creative Development support and opportunities across West Yorkshire
Creative Wakefield
We share news for people working in the Creative Sector – offering career progression, skills development, business development, or funding opportunities.
Kirklees Creative Industries
Find out about the latest creative news in Kirklees. From announcements from upcoming events and festivals to opportunities to get involved and much much more....
National and Regional Policy
Creative Industries Strategy
INVEST 2035: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy
Creative Industries News
£60 million boost for creative industries to turbocharge growth (Jan 2025)
Membership of new Creative Industries Taskforce announced (Dec 2024)